If you go to the View Safety Number page of a chat, you'll see that they're changing the safety numbers. Here's the explanation they gave.
I'm glad to see progress is being made! I wonder if after usernames are added people will use it to message people on the internet, like discord is used.
I feel the same way. Unfortunately friends and family just doesn't use anything other than Whatsapp. I've tried moving some of them to signal but they were back on WhatsApp within a week or two.
I just stop communicating with them. I know, it's not always possible, but I figure with other adults I can make it painful for them.
I despise SMS, yet people continually chat with me there. When they don't hear from me I let them know I never got their messages, so the can see first hand how bad a tool it is.
If my job nadates whatsapp, I'd be asking serious questions about their security attitude.
I'd also be asking for a company phone. Sorry, my personal phone is not for business, and I'm not risking my personal device being subpoena'd because you guys are idiots.
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netchami@sh.itjust.works · 24 pts · 2y
ijeff@lemdro.id · 14 pts · 2y
As an aside, I'd personally prefer the option to use email instead of phone numbers on Signal.
netchami@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 2y
SirEDCaLot@lemmy.today · 3 pts · 2y
Apparently it's coming. It's been on the way for quite some time, but the chatter I see suggests it is actively being worked on.
NicoCharrua@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 2y
If you go to the View Safety Number page of a chat, you'll see that they're changing the safety numbers. Here's the explanation they gave.
I'm glad to see progress is being made! I wonder if after usernames are added people will use it to message people on the internet, like discord is used.
umbrella@lemmy.ml · 20 pts · 2y
gunpachi@lemmings.world · 13 pts · 2y
I feel the same way. Unfortunately friends and family just doesn't use anything other than Whatsapp. I've tried moving some of them to signal but they were back on WhatsApp within a week or two.
BearOfaTime@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
I just stop communicating with them. I know, it's not always possible, but I figure with other adults I can make it painful for them.
I despise SMS, yet people continually chat with me there. When they don't hear from me I let them know I never got their messages, so the can see first hand how bad a tool it is.
Scolding7300@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
EmhyrVarEmreis@lemm.ee · 9 pts · 2y
Can't wait to remove this malware app
netchami@sh.itjust.works · 24 pts · 2y
WarmSoda@lemm.ee · 12 pts · 2y
Then remove it.
meiko60@lemmy.sdf.org · 7 pts · 2y
well, if nobody in your circle and it is mandatory for your job. you have to suck it up to use this app.
funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 2y
you can use a work email in that regard though.
BearOfaTime@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
If my job nadates whatsapp, I'd be asking serious questions about their security attitude.
I'd also be asking for a company phone. Sorry, my personal phone is not for business, and I'm not risking my personal device being subpoena'd because you guys are idiots.
sugarfree@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
You can do it now, no need to wait!
cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca · 8 pts · 2y
Yet another reason to avoid WhatsApp